Scientific Method Flashcards

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Biology

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Scientific study of life and organisms (living things).

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Scientific Method

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Works best when asking questions and expecting answers in the concrete, measurable,weighable world.

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  1. Research Question
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Carefully worded and precise

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  1. Review the literature
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To explore the research question further

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  1. Hypothesis
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A possible answer to the research question. Has to be valid and testable

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  1. Predictions
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IF (my hypothesis is true) THEN (what should I observe)

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  1. Experiments
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Clear and repeatable experimental designs

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  1. Conclusions
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What does the results mean to each hypothesis, what do I know about each prediction (is it true or false)

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  1. Peer communication
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Science is a social activity, should be done throughout the experiment even on step 1

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